48 monthsProgramme duration
Programme overview
Main Subject
Environmental Sciences
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Program Details
The Environmental Science program brings together the study of biology, chemistry, earth sciences and geography to enable its graduates to address complex and multidisciplinary environmental and conservation problems.
The Environmental Science Honours program is accredited by ECO Canada, which aids the graduates in obtaining the designation of Environmental Professional (EP), opening career opportunities for our students.
Graduates of Environmental Science with a concentration in Earth Science are eligible to apply for Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO) registration in Canada.
Concentrations
Students take courses in chosen areas of study and hone their skills in preparing research and thesis projects, working in teams and individually on current problems facing environmental science. Concentrations are available in Chemistry; Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation; Earth Sciences; and Geomatics.
Capital Advantage
As the nation’s capital the Ottawa area has considerable environmental employment and research opportunities including at Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, the National Research Council and Agriculture Canada.
Work Experience
Learn about aquatic ecology, fish and wildlife conservation, groundwater protection and remediation, sustainable resource extraction and environmental monitoring and policy in lectures, field courses, hands-on laboratory work and/or Co-op. Conduct research and a thesis project on a specialized topic, working in teams and individually on current problems facing environmental science.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Environmental Sciences
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Program Details
The Environmental Science program brings together the study of biology, chemistry, earth sciences and geography to enable its graduates to address complex and multidisciplinary environmental and conservation problems.
The Environmental Science Honours program is accredited by ECO Canada, which aids the graduates in obtaining the designation of Environmental Professional (EP), opening career opportunities for our students.
Graduates of Environmental Science with a concentration in Earth Science are eligible to apply for Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO) registration in Canada.
Concentrations
Students take courses in chosen areas of study and hone their skills in preparing research and thesis projects, working in teams and individually on current problems facing environmental science. Concentrations are available in Chemistry; Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation; Earth Sciences; and Geomatics.
Capital Advantage
As the nation’s capital the Ottawa area has considerable environmental employment and research opportunities including at Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, the National Research Council and Agriculture Canada.
Work Experience
Learn about aquatic ecology, fish and wildlife conservation, groundwater protection and remediation, sustainable resource extraction and environmental monitoring and policy in lectures, field courses, hands-on laboratory work and/or Co-op. Conduct research and a thesis project on a specialized topic, working in teams and individually on current problems facing environmental science.
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